For many people the concept of beauty is based on what they see in magazines or on television. When many of the images presented there are altered, this can be a dangerous proposition. For you, you need to create your own understanding of beauty. You will get some great hints and tips on how to do this from this article.

The hair follicles are wide open and will cause problems. Sunning after sugaring or waxing may irritate the already sensitive skin. It is also best to stay away from scented lotions and creams on the sugared or waxed areas to avoid further irritation.

Use a product called “hot spray” on your wet hair before blow drying it. This is usually found in the beauty section of stores such as Target or Walmart and is quite useful at helping the hair dry quicker and preventing split ends. It works by keeping moisture in your hair, and also smells great!

Make sure your foundation matches. Before buying a new foundation, you should test it on the inside of your wrist. This skin is comparable to the skin on your face and will give you a good example of what this makeup will look like on your face and how it feels.

If you have overly round eyes, you can elongate them by adjusting your eyeliner application. The outer two-thirds of your lower and upper lash lines should be lined with a dark brown liner. The two lines should meet at the outer corner of each eye. Finally, apply two coats of mascara to your outer upper lashes.

Renew nail polish with nail polish remover. If your favorite bottle of nail polish is getting a little thick, pour a few drops of nail polish remover into the bottle and shake. It will loosen the polish and thin it out, allowing you to get a few more coats out of it.

It does not matter how tired or pressed for time you may be, you should never skip your cleansing rituals. Drier skin benefits from thick, creamy cleansers, whereas oily skin benefits most from cleansing balms, washes, or bars. All skin types can be dulled by buildup of makeup, sweat, and dead skin cells.

To whiten and brighten your teeth, add a little baking soda to your toothbrush once a week. Just sprinkle a little baking soda in the palm of your hand, dampen your toothbrush and press the bristles into the baking soda, add toothpaste and brush your teeth as usual. Don’t do this more than once a week since baking soda can be hard on your tooth enamel if overused.

Bristle brushes can help calm frizzy hair. Frizzy hair is a pretty common problem. To manage the frizz, use a brush made from boar bristles as you dry your hair. Direct the warm air flow from the dryer in a downward direction as you gently brush the area.

Remember that fragrance rises. Scents rise. When applying perfume or scented body mist, put it lower on your body. Do not apply too much by putting a little everywhere. Just apply a little around your ankles. The scent will rise without being as overpowering as some perfumes tend to be.

When you want the added beauty of curled lashes, and do not want to hassle with getting them to set, try this: before you use the curler, apply a thin coat of mascara to your lashes. Then while your lashes are still wet, use the curler. Doing this will allow you to curl your eyelashes faster and easier.

Keep in mind not to focus on beauty in media like magazines or television. Your ideas of beauty should be ones you define for yourself. This advice can help you look and feel better about yourself without making unrealistic comparisons.


*Consult with a physician before attempting any tips in this blog post.